DE10259260A1 - Device for generating fragrance comprises a steam generator, a main steam line from the steam generator to a steam outlet, a container with a housing for aromatic supports, and a steam supply line from the steam generator into the container - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (11) for generating fragrance comprises a steam generator, a main steam line from the steam generator to a steam outlet, and a container (13) containing a housing (26) for aromatic supports (28a). A steam supply line (15) leads from the steam generator into the container and the aromatic support is heated to release the fragrance or to intensify fragrance generation. Preferred Features: The holder can be removed from the container. The steam from the steam supply line is fed directly to the aromatic support. A steam escape line (16) for the steam saturated with fragrance leads from the container.

Description

field of use and state of the art

The invention relates to a device for fragrance generation or aromatization of steam from a steam generation. In particular, this device is suitable for use in a sauna, Steam cabin or steam shower cabin.

It is known in steam cabins also add fragrances to the steam. There are several of them Techniques. For example, it is known to use fragrances such as oils or the like. evaporate on the hot steam outlet nozzle allow. There are also systems that use fragrances a metering pump into the steam line to the steam outlet nozzle. However, such metering pumps are complex and expensive.

Task and solution

The invention has for its object a to create the device for fragrance mentioned above, by means of the disadvantages of the prior art can be avoided and in particular, a fragrance is achieved in a relatively simple manner can be at the same time with high security against the risk of burns through hot steam.

This task is solved by a device with the features of claim 1. Advantageous and preferred embodiments of the invention are the subject of further claims and will be closer in the following explained. The wording of the claims is by express Reference made to the content of the description.

According to the invention, a device for fragrance production or to aromatize steam, a steam generation. The steam generation can be designed in a known manner, for example a steam generator. From the steam generation can be a main steam line lead to a steam leak, which reaches into a steam cabin. Furthermore, the device a container on, in or on which a receptacle for aroma carriers is arranged. Another Steam supply leads from the steam generation into the container, in particular the recording. This warms up the steam the aroma carrier for stimulation or reinforcement the fragrance or aroma development.

Flavor carriers can, for example, be in solid Form. Therefor offer leaves, Needles, dried flowers or other parts of plants. It is also possible to use liquid aroma carriers such as essential oils or the like. to use. On preferred embodiments of the invention for the different Types of flavor carriers will be discussed in more detail below.

In one embodiment of the invention, it is possible Lead steam from the steam supply line directly to the aroma carriers, thereby they are washed around can. This is for such flavor carriers advantageous for such treatment is designed or the direct exposure to steam need. To the receptacle can be sieve-like or net-like and thus vapor-permeable his. In particular, it can be a receiving screen. A steam drain can be from or out of the container lead away, around the one soaked in fragrance or aroma Discharge steam and lead into the steam cabin.

In another version of the Invention, it can be provided that the steam from the steam feed line not with the flavor carriers in touch comes, but only from the outside led to the recording is, which is designed impermeable to steam is. The one from the aroma carriers dissolved fragrance or the aroma can then either directly into the steam cabin be directed, or via a detour.

It is an advantage if that of the steam supply outgoing steam supply to the container Branch line is. The bigger part the steam can over the main steam line to the steam outlet and for example in run into a steam cabin. It has been shown that cheaper Steaming of the aroma carrier even a relatively small amount of steam is enough to flavor or fragrance from the aroma carrier extract and add or soak the steam. Thus, one too strong admixture of fragrance or aroma in a steam cabin can be avoided. Furthermore, a main steam line is kept as simple as possible.

The steam generation can be in the container like this guided be that they directly and immediately to the inclusion for flavor carriers or the aroma carriers self-managed is. It can go in the direction of the interior of the recording run, preferably from below with an upward direction. So it rises name is Steam on its own to loosen it of the aroma from the aroma carrier to effect.

On the one hand, it is possible to To form a screen or a net. This is especially for fixed ones flavors carrier advantageous, for example the aforementioned parts of plants. On this way the absorption is vapor permeable and the steam can both flow into the receptacle as well, soaked in aroma, from the receptacle and the container out again. A possibility is a sieve-like image with a mesh size in the range of a few millimeters.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the impregnation of the steam with aroma can be switched off or prevented. For this purpose, it is advantageous if the steam feed line can be closed or turned off into the container or into the receptacle. One option here is a separate closure, especially for the steam feed into the container. The closing of the steam supply shows compared to closing the steam discharge, the advantage that no pressure can then arise, which leads to damage or injuries. Furthermore, it is advantageous if such a closure can be operated from outside the container. For this purpose, it can be moved into the container, for example, via an opening in the steam feed line. So it is not necessary to reach into the container itself or open it.

It can be used with a bottom disc the container be provided. This bottom plate can be just above the opening of the Steam supply line and have a recess, which at least roughly the size of the opening of the Has steam supply. The recess can be turned by turning the insert the opening varies cover the steam supply line. This can result in a closure the steam supply line. It is beneficial if either the underside of the base plate lies against the upper edge of the opening or not only covers the opening when closed, but also essentially seals. To do this, the insert should start like this the container be fixed so that it is not pushed up by the vapor pressure and the opening becomes free again.

Furthermore, a locking device to be provided for a closure of the opening the steam supply line. This locking device can cause a close the opening noticeable in certain stages possible is.

In addition to opening the steam supply line in the container A steam discharge from the container is advantageous intended. The opening therefor, which from the container leads out, can are lower than the opening the steam supply line. This causes all of the steam to escape from the container. Furthermore, if the opening and lead the steam discharge down, this as an outlet for small ones Particles of the flavor carriers be used. Alternatively, a flow through the aroma carrier can be achieved be advantageous in the vertical or horizontal direction.

The container can advantageously be closed. For this purpose, a closure can be provided, in particular on an upward opening of the container is attachable. The closure can be locked be provided. However, it is advantageously unlockable. Thereby it is particularly advantageously possible at a certain overpressure inside the container to provide security by simply lifting the latch a little. If this is already possible with very little overpressure, it cannot only a larger overpressure build up. The outgoing steam discharge into the cabin is preferred cannot be locked at the exit trained or arranged so that they are not closed can.

The clasp can be wide Have edge with which he over the cross section or an outer edge of the container can survive. The edge can also have a material thickening. Thereby can be guaranteed be that the edge of the closure is a lower temperature because it is not heated so much by the steam inside the container which is at least centrally on the underside of the closure is applied.

Furthermore, the closure arched upwards his. On the one hand, it is possible here a broadening to the outside provided with a thickened material at the upper end. Between the widening and the lower part of the closure can be a Narrowing or constriction be provided. Among other things, this can fulfill the function that the heat conduction in the widening of the closure is slightly less. So will the broadening is less warm than the rest of the closure and can be used to lift the cap off the container.

The broadening can with a design option of the invention be so wide that they still turn around of the closure are inserted into the interior of the container can. However, it can then advantageously seal on the inside of the container fit and thus in turn achieve the closure effect. The The advantage of such sealing is in the area of widening in that then no hotter Steam more at the top of the closure, so relatively near its edge, pour can. So this stays cooler and the closure can in turn be gripped by the edge without the risk of burns to be taken in hand.

The closure can be on the inside a kind of hollowing out or have recess. It can go to just before the top of the Closure is enough with a resulting low material thickness. is vice versa, the closure is placed on the container, i.e. with the Widening in the container into it, so is the hollowing out inside the container and relatively close to the steam supply. So it is possible at unturned closure an aroma oil or the like. into the cavity to drip. This is then in the cavity like in a bowl, whereby it from below through the hot Steam is heated from the steam supply and the aroma up can flow directly into a steam cabin room. This is suitable such a closure also for an evaporation of liquid or very fine-grained Flavors carriers.

In another embodiment According to the invention, the closure on its top can essentially smooth-faced and be in the form of a relatively flat spherical surface. This can achieved that the closure only on its outer edge can be gripped. Here is the temperature of the closure again with great Probability so low that there is no risk of burns.

Furthermore, it is possible to any lock one up or diagonally sideways projecting protrusion. This projection can be used as a handle for the Serve closure to remove it or the like.

A closure is advantageous or plastic lid. On the one hand, this should be temperature-resistant, on the other hand, not too good a heat conductor be otherwise the closure by the hot steam inside the sealed container would be heated too much.

If the use or the recording from the container can be removed can you easily from flavor carriers or residues of aroma carriers cleaned become. This also applies to the Closure itself. It is also possible to use the container to provide a fastening device. He can use it advantageously on a surface, for example a horizontal shelf. This should be in medium Height must be arranged. On the one hand, this makes it possible relatively conveniently the container to reach for filling of flavor carriers or to lock a steam supply. It is the same with the above-mentioned training option with the introduction of fragrance oil in the upturned closure, advantageous if the generation here of the aroma not too far from a position of the head one Person in the steam room is removed.

These and other features go except out the claims also from the description and the drawings, the individual characteristics for each alone or in several in the form of sub-combinations an embodiment of the Invention and in other areas be realized and advantageous also for yourself protectable versions can represent for the protection is claimed here.

Summary of the drawings

An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawings and is explained in more detail below. In the drawings show:

1 FIG. 2 shows a section through a device for steam generation according to the invention with an attached lid that is curved upwards,

2 the device 1 in another configuration with an inverted lid as the receiving tray,

3 a horizontal section through the device 1 and

4 a schematic representation of a steam generator according to the device 1 and steam lines into a steam cabin.

detailed Description of the embodiment

In 1 is a device according to the invention 11 shown for fragrance generation or for the enrichment of steam for a steam cabin with aromas. It essentially consists of a container 13 that on a counter 14 can be attached, being inserted from above into a corresponding opening. The container 13 is roughly round and cup-shaped. One container flange is sufficient 18 via a corresponding opening in the storage area 14 , The container 13 is therefore on the shelf 14 on. It can be screwed from below using the screws shown. The shelf 14 can be, for example, a pedestal or a kind of sideboard in a steam cabin. This has the particular advantage that the device 11 or the container 13 is easily accessible, for example for commissioning or for refilling flavoring agents.

On the one hand, a steam feed line runs from below 15 in the container 13 into it. Furthermore, a steam drain is running 16 out of him. Here is the steam discharge 16 starting from a lower point inside the container.

In the container 13 is a bet 20 , which is also approximately round or cup-shaped. Here is the stake 20 essentially designed so that it with respect to the side walls of the inner contour of the container 13 is adjusted. Towards the top, it has a rim that is offset several times, expanded and pulled outwards. The edge overlaps the container flange 18 , It also stands out from the edge of the stake 20 the adjustment nose 24 off, see 3 , With this you can use 20 in the container 13 be rotated about the vertical axis.

The stake 20 has a base 21 on. This is graded, see 1 and 2 , In the area above the steam supply line 15 is the insert floor 21 higher and has the opening 22 on what steam from the steam supply line 15 inside the container 13 arrives. In the lower area of the insert floor 21 is another opening 23 provided which to the steam discharge 16 leads. Out 3 can be seen to what extent the opening 22 is round and essentially only in a position fully above the steam feed line 15 lies. With a turn, the opening 22 from the steam supply 15 turned away and thus the steam supply is in the container 13 interrupted or cordoned off.

Furthermore is in the container 13 or in use 20 a sieve 26 used. In its upper margin 27 it is designed in stages and fits exactly into the inner shape of the insert 20 in this area. In the lower area is the intake screen 26 just sieve-shaped with a certain mesh size. This is advantageously such that certain solid aroma carriers 28a , such as leaves or other vegetable parts, can be held in it and not through the sieve 26 fall through. As can be seen, the lower part of the receiving sieve is sufficient 26 until just before the opening 22 for the steam supply 15 , It can be achieved that the steam directly into the intake screen 26 or to the aroma carriers located therein 28a is directed. Here it is also possible to use the area of the insert floor 21 with the opening 22 closer to the center of the screen 26 to align. This allows steam to flow through all the aroma carriers in it better.

On the container 13 sits a lid 30 , The lid 30 has a wide and across the inner cross section of the container 13 protruding lid edge 31 with a thickened material. The lid runs upwards 30 into a narrowing 32 to widen from there 33 as a kind of grip. A particularly strong material thickening is also provided here.

On the inside, the lid is shaped like a bowl, see also 2 , In particular, is within the widening 33 a recess 35 , Out 2 it can be seen that this recess 35 deep inside the container 13 enough. At the deepest point of the recess 35 the wall thickness is relatively small. This is explained in more detail below.

In 4 is a schematic representation of an entire steam generating plant. From a steam generator 38 goes a main steam pipe 39 from. It ends in a steam outlet 41 , which for example opens into the interior of a steam cabin, especially in the foot area. Via the main steam line 39 most of the steam is introduced into the steam cabin.

From the main steam line 39 goes to a sub steam line 40 from. This goes into the steam feed line 15 over which in the container 13 the device 11 running. From the container 13 again the steam discharge occurs 16 out and forms a fragrance introduction 43 , also inside the steam cabin. In the example shown here, the scent is sufficient 43 also roughly in the foot area of a steam cabin. It is also possible to introduce the fragrance 43 , which only contributes to a small extent to the steam formation in the steam cabin, to end higher. In this way, people who sit in the steam cabin are better reached.

Out 4 it can be seen that the secondary steam line 40 can be easily blocked off, especially by means of the base 21 over the steam supply 15 , Because the steam is essentially through the free main steam line 39 can flow out, builds up in the secondary steam line 40 or on the steam supply line 15 no overpressure.

About the function of the device 11 can be said that with a configuration after 1 firm aroma carrier in the strainer 26 be introduced. Then the lid 30 put on and use 20 rotated to a position where the steam enters the container 13 via the steam supply 15 free is. Steam from the steam generator 38 flows over the secondary steam line 40 in the container 13 arrives and meets the aroma carriers 28a in the receiving sieve 30 , The hot and possibly also moist steam releases the aromas or a fragrance from the aroma carriers and is released via the steam discharge 16 and fragrance introduction 43 dissipated and enters the steam cabin. If the fragrance is to be switched off, simply use the adjustment lug 24 the stake 20 such in the container 13 rotated that the steam supply 15 closed is. Then there will be the opening 22 turned away. This closing the steam supply line 15 can also be provided when aroma carriers are refilled or replaced.

For aroma carriers that are only designed for lower temperatures or not in a strainer 26 can be introduced, for example, because they are liquid or powdery, the configuration is according to 2 intended. Here is the lid 30 vice versa on the container 13 placed. The wide lid rim 31 covers the inside of the container so that there is essentially a sealing effect. Above all, this is supported by the lid weight.

The area of the lid 30 with the broadening 33 which has the recess on its inside 35 has protrudes into the container 13 , The through the recess 35 formed shell can be an aromatic oil 28b exhibit. Hot steam arrives from below via the steam feed line 15 and the opening 22 in the container 13 and thus to the downward-facing area of the lid 30 , The steam heats the aromatic oil in the recess 35 in a manner known per se. This dissolves the fragrances and aromas in it and enters the interior of the steam cabin directly. The wall thickness of the cover 30 is therefore in the lower region of the recess 35 thinly trained. So a good heat coupling into the aroma oil 28b in the recess 35 occur. Depending on the usually desired temperatures or given steam temperatures or other conditions, the material thickness can be varied here by the temperature generated in the recess 35 to influence.

As shown here, the outside of the widening lies 33 of the lid 30 not quite on the inside wall of the screen 26 on. This could be provided in the upper area to prevent hot steam from reaching the top of the lid 31 occurs. This could result in heating the edge of the lid 31 are essentially avoided.

Furthermore, it is possible in the area of broadening 33 of the lid 30 Incisions, holes or the like. provided. These can be a particularly good heat coupling from the hot steam to the inside of the recess 35 cause. In the Configuration after 1 in turn, this results in a particularly good heat dissipation of the cover in the manner of cooling fins 30 reached to the environment.

As an alternative to such a lid 30 with protruding widening 33 can be a lid, the lower course of the lid 30 approximately following, be partially spherical. Then it can only be gripped by the edge, which, as has also been explained above, is generally less hot. Protruding sections, similar to a pin or a handle, could also be provided. These can also allow safe handling of the lid.

Should be a powdery or liquid aroma carrier 28a . 28b in the container 13 be introduced yourself with an aroma outlet in the steam flow, it is possible, for example, the receiving sieve 26 he take out and replace with a differently trained recording. This can have a tight receptacle. On the other hand, however, the receptacle should be heatable by the steam entering. On the other hand, the aroma emerging from the aroma carrier should be able to mix with the steam. This would be the case, for example, with a pickup similar to the pickup screen 26 are sufficient to make the lower area tight. Through an upper area, which can be vapor-permeable or sieve-like, steam can enter, absorb the aroma released and via the steam discharge 16 lead into the steam cabin.

Claims (16)

Contraption ( 11 ) for fragrance production, with steam generation ( 38 ) and a main steam line ( 39 ) from steam generation to a steam outlet ( 41 ), with a container ( 13 ) in which a recording ( 26 ) for flavor carriers ( 28 ) is arranged, with a steam feed line ( 15 ) leads from the steam generation into the container and warms the aroma carriers to stimulate or intensify the development of the fragrance. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the steam from the steam feed line ( 15 ) directly to the aroma carrier ( 28 ) is guided, whereby a steam discharge ( 16 ) from the container ( 13 ) leads away in order to discharge the steam soaked in aroma. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the receptacle is designed in the form of a sieve or mesh, it being vapor-permeable and in particular a receiving sieve ( 26 ) is. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the steam from the steam feed line ( 15 ) without with the flavor carriers ( 28 ) to get in touch with the recording ( 26 ) is guided, whereby the fragrance or the aroma released from the aroma carriers is led directly into the steam cabin, wherein preferably the receptacle ( 26 ) is impermeable to steam. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the steam generation ( 38 ) outgoing steam supply ( 15 ) a branch line ( 40 ), the major part of the steam via the main steam line ( 40 ) to the steam outlet ( 41 ) running. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the steam feed line ( 15 ) in the container ( 13 ) directly and immediately to the recording ( 26 ) for flavor carriers ( 28 ) is guided, preferably with a direction into the interior of the receptacle. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a closability of the steam feed line ( 15 ) in the container ( 13 ) or the recording ( 26 ), preferably by means of a separate closure ( 21 ), in particular the closure can be actuated from outside the container via an opening in the steam feed line ( 15 ) is movable in the container. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by an insert ( 20 ) in the container ( 13 ) with a bottom disc ( 21 ), with the bottom plate above the opening of the steam feed line ( 15 ) runs and a recess ( 22 ) which can be brought over the opening by rotating with partial or complete overlap, wherein preferably a latching device is provided, by means of which a rotation in certain degrees of rotation angle of the latching can be predetermined. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the opening of the steam feed line ( 15 ) in the container ( 13 ) is higher in the container than the opening of the steam discharge ( 16 ) out of the container. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container ( 13 ) is closable, preferably by means of a closure ( 30 ) can be locked without locking and the closure of the container opens at a certain excess pressure. Apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that the closure ( 30 ) a wide margin ( 31 ) which extends over the cross section of the container ( 13 ) protrudes, the edge preferably having a material thickening. Device according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the closure ( 30 ) is arched upwards with a widening ( 33 ) to the outside and a thickening of material at the upper end, preferably a narrowing between the widening and the lower part of the closure ( 32 ) is trained. Device according to claim 12, characterized in that the widening ( 33 ) is so wide at the upper end that it is in the reversed position of the closure ( 30 ) on the container ( 13 ) extends inside, the widening preferably sealingly abutting the inside of the container. Device according to one of claims 10 to 13, characterized in that the closure ( 30 ) a hollow on the inside ( 35 ) which extends to just before the top, preferably the cavity in the upside-down position within the container ( 13 ) lies to form the recording. Device according to one of claims 10 to 14, characterized in that on the closure ( 30 ) a protruding lead ( 24 ) is arranged, which preferably protrudes upwards and serves as a handle for the closure for removal. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle ( 26 ) from the container ( 13 ) can be removed.